Is Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 47 homes in this neighborhood group. 88% protest success rate. 8 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520 (Neighborhood 2039.00) in Harris County. 47 homes, $88/sqft median.

What this means for your property

47 homes in this area were assessed at a median $88/sqft. With a 88% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for HCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with HCAD (online via iFile), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Harris County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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See how your home compares to 47 others in Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Harris County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step iFile walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Sandy Runn & Cypress Station area, Houston 77090	12	$88 same	100%
Bayou Pine & Lori area, Houston 77040	14	$89 same	57%
Dynamic & Pleasant Landing area, Humble 77338	11	$88 same	50%
Endeavor Heights area, Houston 77091	10	$88 -$0.7	—
Arncliffe & Challie area, Houston 77088	22	$88 -$0.7	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520.

Top flagged properties in Town & Ward area, Baytown 77520

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1316 TOWN CIR	35%	$119	$686
1328 TOWN CIR	29%	$114	$618
1326 WARD RD	26%	$111	$489
1314 TOWN CIR	22%	$108	$418
1302 WARD RD	21%	$107	$416

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.